Welcome
Baptism is a joyous occasion not only for a family but for the church community as well. We, at St. Helena, are thrilled to be a part of your family’s preparation and celebration.
Baptism for infants (birth to under seven years) does involve preparation. At our parish, the preparation begins with registering your child for Baptism. Please contact the parish office for the requirements. Once registered and all the paperwork is submitted, we will set a date and time for you baptism class & baptism.
Please call the Parish Office to register for Classes and Baptism.
Upon completion of the registration and pre-baptismal classes, parents may schedule their child’s baptism.
What are the requirements?
You must be a registered parishioner of St. Helena or living within the parish boundaries. If you would like to register, please click here. If you a member of another registered parish community, a letter of proof will be required from your home parish.
Complete the Baptism Registration Form.
Child's Birth Certificate issued by the Health Department.
A non-refundable donation of $40.00
All Godparent(s) must be practicing Catholics and are required to have all their sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Communions, & Confirmation). Original of official Confirmation Certificate must be provided.
If Godparent(s) are married, please bring the original Certificate of Sacramental Marriage through the Catholic Church.
If Godparents(s) are single and are not co-habitating with their significant other, they only need to provide their original Confirmation Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many godparents can my child have? One or two godparents may be selected. If two are chosen there must be one female and one male godparent.
What if we have already taken the pre-baptismal classes? Please provide an official certificate or letter of proof from the parish where the classes were taken.
Parents and godparents who have either never taken a baptism class or for whom it has been more than two (2) years since the last class was taken will need to register for and attend a baptism preparation class.
Do we have to be registered in the parish to have our child baptized? Yes, however, the family should be regularly worshipping in the parish community. If the family is registered in another parish they must have their pastor’s written approval for the baptism to take place at St. Helena.
What if my child is older than seven years old? Please contact Amy Ann, Director of Religious Education, to bring your child into full communion. Contact Amy Ann via email, amyann@sthelena.org, or phone (210) 653-3316. More information about RCIA can be found here.
Registration / For more information
Pedro Ramirez
Admin Assistant
(210) 653-3316
pedroram@sthelena.org